Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said a Land and Housing Authority body will soon be formed to address some of the the housing challenges within the territory. Dr Wheatley gave that indication after Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn, questioned the Premier […]
Archive for February, 2024
Premier pledges to address slow processing at ports
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised fixes for the slow processing of goods at the BVI’s ports, even as officials look to overhaul the Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS). “It’s taking longer and longer to get your goods out of […]
BVI not doing enough to stop fish poaching
The BVI needs to do more to address challenges faced by persons fishing illegally in the territory’s waters, Junior Minister for Agriculture Karl Dawson admitted. Fish poaching has remained a concern among local fishermen and other stakeholders for years, however, […]
Police arrest two illegal immigrants during traffic stop
BVI News understands that the police recently detained two illegal immigrants after encountering them during a regular traffic stop. It’s understood that the men were driving in a car in Road Town when the police signalled them to stop for […]
Gov’t finally appoints Prospect Reef board
It seems the government has plans to move forward with the redevelopment of Prospect Reef as Cabinet recently approved the members of the new management board for the resort, which has been in a state of disrepair since the 2017 […]
Gov’t making efforts to attract investors, Premier assures
The government is making every effort to ensure that it creates the necessary environment for investors to come to the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley assured lawmakers recently. Premier Wheatley, while speaking in the House of Assembly recently, highlighted the […]
Mystery ‘sage’ blames public for Fahie’s downfall
A weekly editorial published anonymously on social media has suggested that the public should be blamed for former Premier Andrew Fahie’s spectacular fall from grace. Fahie was convicted earlier this month on charges of conspiracy to import more than five […]
Kye’s Cry! Ask Finance Ministry about water woes
Works Minister Kye Rymer seemingly put his own government in the line of fire last week when he spoke candidly about the issues he’s been having with getting crucial funds to fix the aging water infrastructure across the territory. During […]
‘We don’t need UK to pass marijuana bill’, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the BVI’s laws give elected leaders the authority to pass cannabis legislation without the United Kingdom’s approval. The BVI’s Cannabis Licensing Bill has been stuck at the Governor’s Office since 2020 because the […]
Premier pressed over horse racing return
The territory’s leader has been placed in the hot seat over the continued impasse that has prevented the resumption of horse racing in the territory. Premier Dr Wheatley told lawmakers that negotiations between the government and one of the landowners […]
